The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride – Manchester

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride took place in Manchester on the 24th of September. Men from around Manchester took to the streets dressed in suits and on their retro motorcycles, this anual event was founded in Australia by Mark Hawwa, he thought that the event would be a good way to distinguish stereotypes about men on motorcycles.

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

To participate in this event you have to ride one of the following a Cafe’ Racer, Bobber, Classic, Tracker, Scrambler, Old School Chopper, Modern Classic, Sidecar, Classic Scooter, Brat Styled motorcycle. If you don’t have one of these then you will either have to rent one out or sponsor a rider.

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

In 2016 the event became influenced by the tragic fact that one of the hosts of the cycling took his own life, now they have decided the funding of mens health is a key focus, along with the help of their official charity partner The Movember Foundation and sponsors Triumph Motorcycles and Zenith Watches. It is free to ride but they do ask for donations to be made to help reach the fundraising goal. Now the event has three main goals these are:

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

Raising awareness of preventive measures,

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

2. Breaking stereotypes,

Paul Ward at the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

3. And giving people a chance to raise funds for a worthy cause whilst riding their machines

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in Manchester

The Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride is not limited to men, women are encouraged to also get involved and show support. To sign up to your nearest event click here or to donate click here.

Racky and wife Pooja Phoolka from Stockport at The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride